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South Central WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment10
Mean wage$43.35
Entry wage$29.05
10th percentile wage$26.87
50th percentile wage$43.57
90th percentile wage$61.86
Biological Scientists, All Other (19-1029)
All biological scientists not listed separately.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$43.57 $38.55 $5.02
2017$43.20+.8%$38.23+.8%$4.98
2016$42.21+2.4%$37.35+2.4%$4.86
2015$41.55+1.6%$36.76+1.6%$4.79
2014$40.75+2.0%$36.05+2.0%$4.70
2013$39.99+1.9%$35.38+1.9%$4.61
2012$39.22+1.9%$34.70+1.9%$4.52
2011$38.46+2.0%$34.03+2.0%$4.43
2010$37.86+1.6%$33.50+1.6%$4.36
2009$37.20+1.8%$32.91+1.8%$4.29
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$43.57 $21.63 $21.94
2017$43.20+.8%$21.40+1.1%$21.80
2016$42.21+2.4%$20.83+2.8%$21.38
2015$41.55+1.6%$20.35+2.3%$21.19
2014$40.75+2.0%$19.93+2.1%$20.82
2013$39.99+1.9%$19.50+2.2%$20.49
2012$39.22+1.9%$19.11+2.1%$20.12
2011$38.46+2.0%$18.78+1.7%$19.68
2010$37.86+1.6%$18.48+1.6%$19.38
2009$37.20+1.8%$18.17+1.7%$19.03
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
South Central$43.5710
North Central$43.54 
Northwest$34.6410
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central$43.5710
Northwest$34.6410
North Central$43.54 
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